Évaluations - 3, GPA: 4.3
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For discoloration of an entire load, use phosphate detergent and Rust, brown or yellow nonchlorine bleach. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration. discoloration LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of granular detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat Shoe polish with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric. Urine, vomit, mucus, feces 9 Common Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Blue stains • Detergent or liquid fabric • If caused by detergent, mix 1 softener did not dissolve or cup (240 ml) white vinegar with 1 quart disperse. (.95 L) water in a plastic container. Soak item 1 hour. Rinse. • If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with bar soap. Wash. Discoloration, graying • Not enough detergent. • Rewash with correct amount of • Wash water detergent and hottest water safe for temperature too low. fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric. Greasy, oily stains • Incorrect sorting. • Treat with prewash stain • Not enough detergent. remover or liquid detergent. • Undiluted liquid fabric • Increase detergent and water softener poured directly on fabric. temperature. Rewash. • Rub fabric softener stains with Holes, tears, or bar soap. snags • Incorrect use of chlorine • May be irreversible if rips, tears bleach. and seams cannot be mended. • Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles. Lint • Rips, tears and broken threads. • Overloading the washer. • Reduce load size. Rewash using • Degradation of fabric. correct water temperature, water level, and amount of detergent. • Incorrect sorting. • Add nonprecipitating water • Tissues left in pocket. conditioner to wash water. • Overloading the washer. • Add liquid fabric softener to • Not enough detergent. final rinse. Pilling • Undissolved detergent • Dry load in dryer. (Fibers break off, has left residue. • Remove lint with lint brush or ball up and cling to • Static cling is attracting roller. fabric) lint. • Load washed too long. •Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. • Pilling is normal with Residue or powder synthetic and permanent press on dark items; fabrics. This is due to abrasion Stiff, harsh fabrics. from normal wear. • Reduce load size. • Add dissolved detergent to tub . • Undissolved detergent. Rewash load. Wrinkling •Some nonphosphate granular • Mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar detergents can combine with to 1 gallon (3.8 L) warm water in plastic hard water minerals to form a container. Soak item. Rinse and rewash. residue. • Reduce load size. Yellow buildup of • Rinse in cold water with liquid body soil on fabric softener. synthetic fabrics • Overloading the washer. • Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes. • Wash in hot water (120°F/49°C) Yellow or brown • Agitation time too short. using full permanent press cycle. Increase rust stains • Wash water detergent. temperature too low. Add bleach safe for fabric. • Not enough detergent. • Or, treat with color remover. • To restore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach to remove • Iron or manganese in rust stains. It may intensify water supply, water pipes, or discoloration. water heater. PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Add detergent before wash load. Then start washer. • Dilute fabric softener with water. • Sort items by soil level and color. • Use correct amount of detergent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric. • Use correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric. See package directions or Washing Procedures for proper diluting. • Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric. • Check condition of items before washing. See Washing Procedures for preparing and loading the wash load. • See Washing Procedures for sorting and preparing the wash load. • Do not overload washer. • Use correct amount of detergent, water temperature and water level. • Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate fibers. • When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs. • Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion. • Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric. • Do not overload washer. • Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating water conditioner with nonphosphate granular detergent. • Do not overload washer. • Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is completed. • Use liquid fabric softener. • Wash synthetics frequently using water at least 100°F (37°C ) and correct water level. • Use nonprecipitating water softener. • Before washing, run hot water for a few minutes to clear lines. • Drain water heater occasionally. • For...